Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1856, Page 1

EE LLL, LL ALLS THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNUON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Ster Buildings, cornsy of Pennsylvenis avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37} eents pg morth. To mail subscribers the sub- seription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS 2 year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 124 cents a week. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. | Cheng ° ‘ Star VOL. VIL. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1856. NO. 946. THE WEEELY sTAR. taining 2 greater variety of interesting reeding than san be found tm any other—ts published on Batur- day morning. vanas, Stage copy, per annum ......cecsrsrererser Ol ss vo sevens OO 7 Case, invanary in avvance, Single copies (in wrappers) can be proce ef at ize counter, immediately after issue paper. Price—Tunex Canss. ~ ad Pp TERS Whoact commission of twenty per cast. mower WIGS AND TOUPEES. = AND STRANGERS ARE RE- pe informed that the best assortment of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT, and WiG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. National Hotel. Wigs and Toupees made on the shortest notice. Also, 2 good assortment of Ladies Back Braids Just arrived from New York. dee 1l—eo3m CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. EMBERS OF Sit grass Be een and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to order, are invited to examine our superior assortment of Doeskins, ——_ Cassimeres, Slik, Satin and Velvet Vest- i 1 of which has been selected with an — etal view tothe wants of our customers, which we wiil make to measure ina manner inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city q WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Also, 394 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel. jan — LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.”’ — Story Book, or the ‘Good Step Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe. Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo Widow Bedott Papers The i= se tienen or pg aang Logaters = - > Capt. May eid, author the Pp Henkes . as , Ten Years among the Mail Bags Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen Biank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 4% st. dec 31—tf BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING. E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices. Our stock consists in of— OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS White and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, Rn next to Iron Hall. 664" EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after trying oneof my American Ramapo Razors. Others have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbonized IXL. There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. @. FRANCIS. deo 31 490 Seventh st. GIFT BOOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor-, ner of Pa. avenue and Lith street GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a senled envelope is drawn PY. the buyer, containing t.¢ name of some gt, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c. HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and 1th st. SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS. AND CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON, Are hereby Notified that eur GREAT SALE OF BOOKS, AND GIVING A SPLENDID PRESENT To each purchaser, will continue until SATURDAY, Feb. 16th, AND POSITIVELY NO LONGER! E PROPOSE TO SELL A LARGE stock of Standard and Miscellaneous Literature within that time, and give to the purchasers more than half of the amount of money Invested in the shape of —— Presents, varying in value from 25 cents to $100. Our stock cousists in part of Encyclopedia Americana, 14 volumes Jefferson’s Works (cloth & half calf) 9 volumes Webster's Works (Library) 6 do Irving’s Works (library andcloth) 15 do Bancioft’s History U. &..6 = National Encyclopedia. 6 lo English do Knights, 4 do Shakspeare in 1,4, or3 do Waverly Novels, 27 do Humes’ Philosophical Works, 4 do Humes’ History of England, 6 do Macaulay’s do do 4 do De Quincy’s Works, 18 do Hon. Levi Woodbury’s Works, 3 do Chambers’ Information for the People, 2 do Clark’s Commeataries, 4 do Statesman’s Manual, complete, 3 do Dr. Ures’ Dictionary, do ‘hos. Dick’s Works, 2 or 5 do British Essayist, do Also, Rose Clark, Widow Bedott Papers Crotchets and Quavers, Phenixiana, &c. All of which are offered for sale by the Wash- ington Book Company. {See Red Flog and Gift Book Store, under feb 5-tf Dexter’s Hotel. a. MADAME DEVOS. h rived, and is now o for inspection at > THE LAKES, No SOA Penasylvania avenx-, FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVOS” MILLINERY HAS AR- to which the attention of the ladies of Washing- ton, “4 ma, &c. is respectfully invited. ARNER’S POCKET REVOLVER: Small, sure, and effective Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols. G. FRANCIS. dec 3i— 490 Seventh st. IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain bind: @hildrens’ Books, the most extensive assort- ment to be found in the District. Miss Bunkley’s Escaped Novice, price $1. Harper’s Magazine for January Also, a large assortment of ivory and 1 handle PENENIVES, PISTOLS of all & % Por sale by &. K. LUNDY, dec 31—tr No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetow HAFING DISHES, DISH COVERS, / Soup Tareens, Soapstone Griddles, Plate Warmers, Game Roasters, oO Boilers, Slaw Cutters, &c. Prices iow. . FRANCIS, jan 7th street H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 300 Penna. avenwe, between Ith and 10th streets AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY & magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine and Koman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Cora!s, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also. a new lot of fine London end Geneva WATCHES, warranted POR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A id assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch- ers, rs, Creams, Goblets, hy Forks and § Cake and Pie Knives, ms, (sterling) Fish, jutter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Celicrs, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in a: Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. also a large assortment of SPECTACLES een brent mi an Frames, to suit e: tec; Eye Glasecs, Congress Speos, an We take pleasure in showing our goods to alvin purchasers or not. _—_ ods: ‘wabeos se Lowest pensitia eaieenom ane remounted ; Gold Pens pointed, oa on Stone executed at hae notice. ‘ts normeters anc all Kinds of fine Watches and Mastcal Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. 390 Ha. aveuse, betwee {AK Sed ied \. eee. 5 dee l—g 7 EPERGNES AND PLATEAU. Large Plated Waiters, OYSTER TUREENS, es, Cake Baskets, Bo wie ior Cutl 11) or Silver Tea Sets, Sais Pitchers, Waiters, MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL KIRK & SON, GOLD & SILVERSMITHS, 172 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. jan 31—1m _ JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuinerton Citr, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are to give oc y MARRIAGE GUID DR. YOUNG’S POCKET EZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philosophically ccnsidered, as MANHO@D’S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, &c.; illus- trated with Cases ’ Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be consulted without exposure, and with assured confidence of success. Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office, dec 24—3m* CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SE tee ere fully solicit the attention of those who desire a good article, to his choice Norra nd London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keeping and durable qualities, for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished those who 2 Spree GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- a CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York ices. : ‘The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Li or Musical and other WATCHES re- r Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the GOLDEN WATCH jan 2—3m Washington, D.C. T= NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government Register 1966, just issued, giving the names, salaries, locations, &c.. of all postmastersand oth- er public officers and nts, civil, military, and naval, in the service of the United States; with the names, forces, and condition of all ships and vessels belonging to the United States, and when and where built; and the names and compensa- tion of all printers in any way employed by Con- gress, or any departinent or officer of the Govern- Ment. 1 octavo volume, price $3 50. an be sent by mail to any part of the United jates. Por sale in Washington b TAYLOR & MAURY febs Booksellers, near 9h st. T= CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One folio volume, containing large colored wor! ing drawings of tools and machines, with bills of timber and iron ; also tables and data for cost of earth and other works, by George Coie, Civil En- giner Price $5. Just published. feb2 FRANCK TAYLOR. MORE NEW GOODS. A ea H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Geo wn, D.C has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete. In bis stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmii Rich ma and Moire Antique Sash Bonnet Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls Witha good assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers ‘will find it to their advantage to call before getting fully supplied. J. H. SMOOT. nov 13-tf United States Patent Office, Washington, Feb. 13, 1856. O’ THE PETITION OF MICHAEL B. DY- OTT, of Philadelphia, Pa , praying for the extension of a patent granted to him for anim- provement in ‘‘ Lamps for essential oils,’’ for seven years from the expiration of said patent, — takes place on the thirtieth day of May, It is ordered that the sald petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 19th ‘day of May next, at 120’clock m.; and all persons are notifi to appear and show cause. if any they have, why said petition ought not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent ice their objections, specially set forth in writing, at least twent: aay 8 before the day of hearing; all testimony filed y either party to be used at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will be closed on the 8th day of May, 1856; depositions and other pa- pers relied upon as testimony must be filed in the Office on or before the regi La es day ; thear- guments, if any, within ten days thereafter. Ordered. also, that this notice be published in the Union, Intelligencer and Evening Star, Wash- ington, D. C.; Republican, Baltimore Maryland . Pennsylvanian, P! tladelphia, Pa; and Journal of Commerce, New York, New York; once a week for three successive weeks previous tothe 19th day of May next, the day of hearing. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. P. 8 —Editors of the above papers will please pee send their bills to the Patent Sttice with a paper containing this notice. fb li—law3w MATS!—HATS!: NEY YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap far Gent's Furn. Store, 494 Pa. avenue. dec COLUMBIA MARKET, Peansylvan‘a avenue, corny of 13th st. (COSAELES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Bef, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lari » together with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all its sea- sons. C.M having had sixteen years experience in a neighboring city, flatters himself that he will be able to keep a chotce selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate charges and —_ — —— ee — of his cus- mers to merit a share ofthe i . jan 23—2aw2m een eae pg ated ANN, copies more just published at the Musi¢ aad Piano Store of INO. F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9h and 10th sts, _jen %—tf STUART’S CANDIES. PI jpake RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Stuart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY at Sugar Plums, Vanilla other . For sale at Z. M. P. KING’S, 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and Tots. nov} EW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. Dunlop’s Digest of the Laws of the United 5 Macaulay’s E: vol for $1. tebe =’ Bookstore, near Sti si. EW MUSIC received weekly at the Piano Ni Store'ed nt ted SOHN et ELLIS, Cream, and OFFICIAL. Truasvnry DaPartmenr, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1342, a premium of ten Per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1948, & premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1860, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the [2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 24 per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 136 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed In addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist cf January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant trensurersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. ANTHONY BUCHLY. UNDERTAEBR, Shop and Residence No- 303 Penn. avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th sts., PAs PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for' properly conducting his business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully pre) to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- ares on the most sean pass s heretofore, no ins will be spared to give entire sa'isfaction onall occasions. e N. B.—Resid ng on tbe premises, orders will be pecanptty attended to at a)l hours. feb 7-ly AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital........++++.+++++6300.000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- tate... Seeeeeeceeensceeeersseers + $110,094 00 Stocas of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Cash on hand..,....- 31,556 30 notes and sho! Stock notes $112,812 05 ai + 71198 Of ORT ; President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over R . Morrow's Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd's bat store on Pennsylvania avenue feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. GOOD INVESTMENT E HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yield the bolder ten to twelve per cent. on the in- vestment, viz: Orange and Alexandria Rail Bonds Virginia and Tennessee do Illinois Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1947. The above securities are unquestionabl safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., jan 2i—1m Bankers, 352 Pa avenue. GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. COS» BY, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, for Den- tal operations for a number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Ho'dmas, M. D. A. ¥. Payne, M.D, DDS B. W. Towles, M. D. Johu F. Miller, M.D. D G. F. Chamberlin, M. D., DDS, ©. H. Harris, M.D. Samuel P. Brown, M. D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D B. M. Frauciaco, M. D. over Ford & Bro.’s, No. 290, corner of ith street and Pa avenue. nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. br. M: is determined to eee ee with every ag pallor in Dentistry, and strive to please and profit his patrons. REVERENCE: P. D. Gurley, D D. Hon. R H Gillet, J.G. Binney, DD. Hon. 8 A Douglas, B Sunderland, D.D Dr. R P Patterson, H.R. Schoolcraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge, Hon. C Mason Dr. Thomas Miller, Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov COFFIN WAREROOM, &e. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- KEKRS—residence4i8 Seventh street, between G and H streets. Qa To ag orcemetery’ Colas, Gabe Sirocds, Carrie or cel a} rouds. Hearse, and every’ art: ole for inlerments of the best Suality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at ail hours of the atom Poli the exclusive right of Soe! rs orpse Preserver, we guarantee to dead for any length of time. fy ly DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. MES, A. C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and ax an Assistant Operator, (one of the best in the District,) she int not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu: up in Embossed Cases for Fifty cas such as are usually sold elsewhere for one ollar. Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- oupes, Oil Paintings, ee., &c. ae ayes . 1s. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- cele i7~ Rooms—401 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I. Jan 21-t¢ S. P. HOOVER, Tren Hall Beet, and Trunk Establish- ment, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s, i SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Buckskin lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, ali of which I will sell low for cash. All in want please call and examine for Pa sel’ 8 P. HOOVE ves. * Tron Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th sts., Pa. av. jan 10 WASHINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE. Ww BEG TO ASSURE OUR NUMEROUS friends they will find our stock of Music to be the largest and most varied in this a which weare constantly making additions. New Music received ev ‘week. Also, Instruction Books for Fiano, Guilar, Violin, Accordeon, Ban- jo and Flute, Music Paper, Bows, Pegs, Rosin, and a assortment of Musical Instruments feb 2-tf = VALENTINES! VALENTINES! SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF COMIC and Sentimental VALENTINES, wholesale and retail JOHN F. ELLIS, 308 Pa. avenue, betw. 0th and 10th ets, BALLS, &c. GRAND MASQUERADE, FANCY AND CITIZENS’ DRESS BALL, AT MUNDER’S ASSEMBLY ROOMS, THURSDAY, Feb 2ist, 1856, Uae THE PERSONAL DIRECTION of SIG. MORETTI, who confidently assures his friends and the pubiic that no pains will be spared to please the most fastidious. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—may be had at all the princi hotels and restaurants. An efficient number of entire new costumes from Baltimore are engaged, a description of which may be had by applying at the barbershop, 230 Pa. avenue, o| ite the Star office. feb 10-4" PPO . ’ 5 Printers’ Anniversary Ball. HE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO make the neo arrangements respectiully make known to their friends and the public that their Annual Ball will dag ee atthe WASH- INGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on February 22d, 1856, when they assure their friends that it will be their endeavor to make this Ball the best of the sea-on. The furnishing arrangement will be under the superintendence of an experienced caterer. entiemen wishing invitation cards sent to La- dies will hand their names, with residencies, to one of the Executive Committee. Tickets TWO DOLLARS; admitting a gen- tleman end ladies, to be had of any of the com- mittee, and at the cigar store of J. ford, jr Managers at Large. HonJT Towers Wm Towers,er Jos W Davis Hon WW Seaton JS Cutiningham © Wendell Hon Peter Force ¥ McNerbany H Poikinhorn Bon RCWeightman Geo Cochran €G Klopfer AG Seaman TW Howard J Bowen W Woodward M Caton C Alexander J Seseford, jr E B Robinson RA Waters Lem Towers W G Moore John Dowling JL Smith Geo W Cochran TB Tate R J Pollard @ WEittington James T Crossfield James Wimer & Lamborn JF Halliday R W Claxton E 5 Cropley. Invitation and Reception Committee —( White Rosette.) F Glenroy Wm Harvey Geo W Schryver J Bowen Geo Caton Andrew Humes FJ Waters C Leves Oncar Kepler Jobn Larcombe J Mattingly EJ Klopfer OhasTCanfleld = J Hurley David Wiber JHCunningbam ¥ M Detwetler Chas Schell Jobn M Judge A J Robinson Alfred Shaw Tonne Judge a Griffin JH Dennesson P Rodier RS Middieton Gao Rogerson WH Devnesson Chas E Orme John Melson. Committee on Refreshments —(Tri-colored Ro- sette.) Wm E Morco CF Lowrey Sam! Robertson, BC Wright Geo Duvall Floor Managers.— (Red Rosette ) Wm 1 Jones F Dorsett Wm Towers, jr. CC Phelps JT Nicholson Executive Committee.—(Blue Rosette ) Wm Woodward — F Dorsett Wm R McLean 8 Culverwell JH Cunningham H Bowen Jeane Judge Benj 0 Wright Chat D McPhergon. JT Halleck CWO Duonington, feb 13 —e03t THE SECRET DISCOVERED. Gibbs’s Vegetable Balsam FOR RESTORATION OF THE HAIR. T REMOVES SCURF AND DANDRUFF, and cures all Disezses of the Scalp ‘The discovery of this invaluable remedy was brought about by the ample opportunities {ts in- ventor has had in the course of twenty al ex- rience of testing the vexatious and disappoint- ng effects of almost every other article of the kind upon the human heed, and having succeeded in preducing a wash which hundreds of the citi- zens of Washington are ready to testify as unfail- ing In {ts results, it is recommended to the public with a full conviction of its permanent and beau- titying effects, both as a strengthener and a restor- ative, while {tis warranted In all cases to sto} the hair from falling out. For sale wholesale an retail at J. H. GIBBS’ Hair Dressing Establish- ment, Willards’ Hotel, and at his ir Manufac- tory, 408 Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. feb 11—eotm* TAYLOR BROTHERS. HE PIANO USED BY THE TAYLOR Brothers in this city, is a sample instrument from the celebrated manfactory of Lighte, New- ton & Bradbury, New York, and is pronounced by these eminent musicians to be one of the finest instruments, as regards ormmenehip and bril liancy of tone, that they have ever listened to. This beautiful instrument, in consequence of being a sample Piano, and sent to us on sale, we are enabled to offer at the low price of $250 We will give a written guarantee with the instrument. Also, always on band, Pianos from the long es- tablished firms of Hallet, Davis & Co., Boston; Knabe, Gaeble & Co., Baltimore, and Bacon & Raven, New York. Old instruments of any kind taken in part ent. dorset JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. feb 11—tr NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which I bes ted six months ago, of ng HATS and CAPS al greatly reduced prices, Hd cash only, isin suscese: operation, consequently those who pay oe have the benefit of cazh, and are not cha twenty-five ce ‘ cot profit to best and most fashionable DRESS bts. The very HATS, at $3 50, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best $3 Hat south of New York; anda first-rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, $250. A full suppl: of black and brown FELT HATS, and Childrea’s Fancy Goods, at verv low prices. Small profits and quick sales is the motto. ANTH' eee hia yo Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, , ‘Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. 1 have made arrangements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- recedented low price of $362. I have shown em to competent judges, who pronounce them to be the best Boots for the price in the United States. I also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT made of the Med Uh French calf skin paten' leather, all of the style, for 83 50. Competition is out of the question. Alll askis for emen to come and see for themselves CID ROTHER. BANTER, AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; WwW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPEX. Investment paying 10% and over, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Poe, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all denominations. Land Warrants located in lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. M4Ac40Le's HISTORY OF ENGLAND, vol 3d, this day received. Jen FRANCK TAYLOR. ALENTINES! VALENTINES! At 206 Pa. between an 5 1 SOHN F. ELLIS. LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GOLD te tg to $150 VER WATC! from me CLOCKS from 81 25 to $15 Watches and Jewelry at wholesale and retail, at J. oY ral 349 Pa. avenue, 0) ite Browns \. N, B.—Cash Sdvancee en Watches to be sold at Auction. jan 25—1m {ON EST CLOCK ALWAYS OR K GOUD HO goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks be excelled, aa , and his prices will not fright- nye, esc, ame nro mal one or have 4 refunded. jane pas Zoeres AMEAIPON ALMANAC eee Oat ENO TAYLOR. EVENING STAR. ROBERTO CORSINI. Every Monday, according to the immemo- rial usage, the tables were set ont in the prin- cipal apartment ef the palace; and by the light of crystal Venitian girondoles, in the midst of profound attention, they play on. Politics was excluded from the noble as- sembly. Of religion they spoke no more than if such athing had been unknown to them Play absorbed everything. It was Monday night. Fortwo hours no- thing had been heard but the rattling of the cards, when Signor Roberto Corsini rose quickly and strode up to a table, which was covered with piles of gold and bank notes. ‘My lord,’ said he, to one of the players, “put up two hundred pistoles for me. I’m not in luck, and it’s my last stake.”’ The two hundred pistoles rolled out upon the table. In two turns of the cards the money of Corsini, and of the playor on whom he betted, was in their adversary’s hands. The player who had lost rose, and politely of- ferelts yield Corsini his place. He accepted, and his first bet was two thousand sequins *<My Lord Doria,’ said he, “let us see if chance always favors you. The proverb says, “ You are happier at play than in love.” “My Lord Corsini, it is scarcely generous in you to remind me that, in a few days, you are about to marry mycousin Aglaura You have pleased her. It is well. She has pre- ferred youtome. That is marvellcus—but— clubs—” “I did not mean to wound you. clabs.’’ ‘Then the stake is mine."’ “Two thousand sequins—they are yours. I go you twenty thousand now. That is nearly the value of the ear-rings I mean to buy for Agiaura.”’ ** Aglaura again. The king—you have lost again. Signor Corsini. Do you wish to stop?”’ “Tam not in the habit of stopping when I lose Recoil before such a trifling check? Pooh! Fifty thousand!” ‘ Fifty thousand. Be it so.” The enunciation of this sum, made in a loud voice, attracted the attention of the other players, and they arose, both men and women, and placed themselves in a circle silently around Robert Corsini and Doria. “You are are wrong, Signor Doria, to hesitate an in- stant, when I offer to bet fifty thousand se- quins. Do you not know, my palace is worth as much as yours? My villa of Cama!doli, as much as your vineyards of Carrara?—and my credit equal to what we play for?”’ “Signor Corsini, your ill] humor puts a Wrong construction upon my words, as well as upon my silence je it so. Let us play. Your fifty thousand sequins are mine.’’ “Yes; but my villa of Camaldoli may rep- resent two hundred thousand. Here are the title-deeds of it.’’ “Goon; let us play for the villa of Camal- doli. We will stop when I have played two hundred thousand sequins against it.”’ “Yes; a thousand times, yes. Go on.*’ “The villa of Camaldoli is mine.” ‘‘The cards are infamous, the devil made them ; the fire of hell colored them. But will ou have your victory half finished? You the villa; but I still retain my palace, that of my ancestors. It is second only to the Petti, as you know. Marbles and pictures worth neara million. I offer you the chance for it “And I accept.” “Very well, then. Double or quits. What you have won against the palace ’”* The cards were distributed, and, in three turns, the luck which ran so violently against against Corsini, finished as it had begun. ithout a change of color or a complaint he laid upon the green table the golden key of his palboe, and opened for himself a passage through a crowd, terrified by the blow which left him landless and penniless. No one dared stop him. Again, however, he turned, and, leaning down, whispered with evident emotion, to Doria. The latter made a sign of acquies- cenee, and the cards were resumed. ‘© Are you the devil that you always win?”’ “Tbave proved the contrary, Signor Cor- sini, since the devil has no fancy for women, and I have just won from you your mistress— your betrothed—she whom you were to marry soon!”? “You are a coward to say it.’’ “ And you area hundred times a coward to have staked her.”’ “ Agiaura ! his betrothed, the maiz daugh- ter of Calvalcati, bet her away. Holy Vir- gin!” cried all the ladies present, in accents of anger. “Silence! and hear me,” cried the game- ster. *‘I, Roberto Corsini, descended from the most illustrious ancestry of Italy; I, who have among them a Governor of Trieste; a conqueror at the Battle of Lepanto ; two con- secrated Doges at Venice, in the fifteenth cen- tury; who still proudly count Podestas and Gonfalioneers of Florence, Roberto Corsini, lord of Camaldoli, I repeat, stake my name.”” “His name!” cried the cavaliers, with a burst of laughter. “ His name!’’ “It is well worth, I think,” he continued, smiling bitterly, ‘some thousand acres of vines in Carrara; and the glory which ac- companies it, my lord Doria, is not worth jess than the sum it pleases you to fix. I stake my name. If I lose, I consent never to be named again whilst I live. It is a fine treasure, that name of mine. It is inscribed in the book of life; it is traced in letters of gold, upon the register of Venice ; it is writ- ten in every glorious memory of Etruria. If I lose, I el g agree that it shall be erased from all. By our name, in the day of judg- ment, the archangel calls us from the tomb. It is the key of heaven and hell. Do you un- derstand, now, what I risk. For the last time, at what will you value it? Quick!” *T value it too highly to fixa value. If I gain, it will belong to me. If I lose, you shall fix it yourself. ; “Place yourself there, then.’ . And the two players made the sign of the cross. Whilst they shuffled the cards, the company, by common 7 aay of terror, aban doned the hall and left them alone with each ether. Midnight struck. Acry rose upon the night—‘I am damned.” And a man went out by the gate of St. Paolo He sat down at the foot of a dry tree, and leaned his head and hands and wept “O wy villa of Camaldoli, where the fruits were so beautiful ; al peordl my ov grapien my name—lost—lost—all lost. Could I but force it, sword in hand, from Doria; trace it upon the sand; read it when ’twas writ, or even halloo it to this solitude. But no. I have gambled it away. 1 have stripped my- self of the right or power to resume it. The law of play has taken it from me, and debts or honor are sacred. The world is ashamed of me. It denies the apostate who has denied himself. I am viler in itseyes than the vilest pagan. 0 helplessness! © misery! The very demons refuse me; for even they have anam> in the creation. Satan, Satan! I call on thee.”” < * The blush of the day tinged the horizon. A band of young girls passed him. “Will you buy a rose, of Marta; a eprig of jessamine’ from Gloria ; or——’’ “Despair! They have each aname.’’ He left the young girls, and raa, like a madman across the fields, crying: ‘‘ Marta, Luigina, Gloria! all have a name, but I have none.” He knocked at the door of a cenvent. A monk appeared. “Brother,” he said, ‘I bor 6 baptized.” | ‘* You come early. “ Are you's Jew?” “No!? “A Turk?” “No!” “A Manicheau? a Protestant ?”’ “Go, no! I was born in the bosom of the Holy Catholic Apostolic and Roman Church, " then, is it youask?” “To be a. segond time baptised. I have no “The Couneil of Trebizonde has forbidden it.”” “s But have lost wd i e angelus sounds. God ‘Find it again. T! mop Fi ¢ door of the Convent was closed. “ Baptism is refused me. I am no longer a Christian. Divine pity! For me no Christ- mas, no Easter, no Pentecost, no candle of the Virgin of Carmel, when I am sick; no word a est to console me on my deserted couch |’ © entered a village, which was upon the —— of his yt Duchess of Paglia. ie cure said to him: “Good ‘ing, Signor Roberto Corsini.’’ canes from the window Geoa His nurse called “ morning, 0 ” The villagers cried out kane nm Corsini.” © answered “Long live Signor nurse, nor villagers. neither cure, nor “IT have no e,’’ he muttered, and rushed away like an evil spirit, which some priest has exorcised. Vassal and mendicant and robber scorned the man without a name. He attempted to join a band of brigands. “Who are you’’’ said the chief. “The enemy of men ”” “ You are ourfriend. What do you desire ’’’ “To carry misery and desolation into fami lies ; to live upon the bighway ; tofollow you to pillage or the gibbet, to win my bread with my dagger ”’ “« Your name ?”’ “I have none.” ‘* You cannot be of our band. You would bring misfortune upon brave men, and the saints would abandon us, if we received you Depart !”’ A little while after this, he learnt,that Doria, who, changing his name for that of Corsini, had contined to bear the latter, was over- whelmed with debt, and drawn, as it were, upon the hurdle of an infamous renown—in a word dishonored. He was a fraudulent bank- rupt. Hie learned, that Doria had been a prisoner in the galleys of Cattaro, ror Cazat- ing aT carps, and had esca; Corsini had been cheated of bis palace, his mistress, and his name Whatever he waz, what would he not give to see him? Six months he wandered about, night and day, hopeless. Still he clung to > be durst not kill himself. At last, he resolved to return to Florence. He reached the city. He stood before the palace. The street was deserted; bat the palace gleamed with lights Beautiful wemen passed and repassed before them. ‘ They are they,” hecried. ‘“Itishe It is Doria. Itis Aglaurat Take back your gold; but give me back my name. Restore me my bride. My life is bound up with bers Doria, for love of grace, give me back my name.”’ Hiscries fell unheeded. Despairingly, he turned towards the bank ofthe Arno ‘Half- dead with fatigue, he stretched himself upon the bank. Directly, he beheld approaching, gondolas, filled with musicians. Valeta, bear- ing flambeaux, lined the bank. The wedding- festival was continued uponthe river. He fan- cied bimselfin adream. He saw Aglaura, more beeutiful than ever. Her arms were bare; the diamonds glittered in her hair: her enbroidered robe swept down in folds of mar- vellous richness When the defferent pronpe had descended into the little barks which awaited them; when all had passed, and swept a way into the dark- ness, he heard a strange and terrible cry. Hastening to the place from which they had started, he saw two men hastily retiring, and erying as they did so: *‘ The infamous wretch is dead !”” A man had been assassinated. Seizing the lantern, which they left behind them in their flight, and bringing it close to the face of the murdered man, ;*ho was twist- ing himself like aserpent, he knelt beside him, and endeavored to discover who he was. With a handkerchief he wiped away the blood and dust, whieh bubbled from his lips, raised the dead and folded eyelids, and cried : “It is he? [tis Doria! Great Heaven! and he is dying. His eyes closes, his mouth works; his veins are blue. He is dying, and with my name with him Doria! my friend Doria! ‘save me, for pity’s sake, from annihilation. ve me my name. What does he say? His voice fails Speak, dear Doria, speak! What do you wish ” That I, too, should die? I will, if you re- quire it. But answer me '’’ ‘+ A little water, for pity’s sake.” “The whole river, if you wish. But xr NAME firet.”’ ‘A drop of water. heart.”’ “My name! fora draught of water. Give it, and I will open your mouth, and the Anno is there. I have but to stretch out my hand. Nothing for Nothing. My name! and you shall have the water—the water—a throat full! my name!”’ “A little water. I stifle!’ ‘Three words, my good Doria. Ah‘ the scoundrel! He hesitates. Helaughs. He is trying to roll over towards the river. No— you go not Answer me, wreteb, or I will strangle you with my own hands!” and he caught him by the golden ornaments of his dress, He bent over and gazed into his wan- dering eyes; he fastened upon his breathless lips; then loosed his hold, to clasp bis hand, and mingle supplications with blasphemier, persuasion and insinuation with the cries ot rage. 5 of silence. Doria was dead. Then, with «\e smile of the atheist, he raised his foot and spurned the body into the river. ‘* Now,’ he exclaimed, “now be thou accursed forever!” Next day, some fishermen heard a plunge— the fall of a heavy body in the water. Ran ring to the place, they saw only an eddy in the water. In the museum of Florence, in the dissec tion-room, may be seen, in its glass-case, glittering skeleton, the articulations of which are of copper and silver. I? 1s TRE Man WITHOUT A NAME! A red-hot iron isin my A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga- zette states that aclergyman in Pittsburg, Pa., lately married a lady with whom he re- ceived the substantial dowry of ten thousand dollars, and a fair prospect for more. Shortly afterward, while occupying the pulpit, he gave out a hymn, read the first four verses, and was proceeding to read the fifth, commencing, ~* Forever let my grateful heart,’’ when ho hesitated, baulked, and exclaimed - “Ahem! The choir will omit the fifth vorse,’’ and sat down. The congregation, attracted by his apparent confusion, read the verse for themselves, and smiled almost audibly as they read : «Forever let my grateful heart His boundless grace adore, Which gives ten thousand And me hope for more.’’ Goop Causs or CompLaint.—A young lady complains that she is annoyed by a number of young men, who pretend to be her admi- rers, and who burn out ber coal, wear out her carpets, and consume much of her valua- ble time, but are never on hand when she wants to go to balls or parties. She made up her mind to break the bell rope, and be “not il eeedarne ee : = “If there is a knave in our midst, a: my Aunt Byles, as she measured over the three pecks of charcoal that the dea- ler had left her for a bushel, 's this pesky fellow who peddles our charcoal! Notonly is it short in measure,’’ resumed aunt, with increased exasperation, ‘‘but it’s made of no- thing under the sun but pine sticks! UP The individual who theught himself wise because of the discovery of a t; - ical error in a newspaper, hes bess aed as an um} in unse' e tween tae Pope's last dudé and a bydraulis ran.